Under the watch of interested shoppers, Rebel Nelson, 7, erases the chalkboard Oct. 9, 2022, at the Lewiston Farmers’ Market on Oxford Street. Nelson is the daughter of the Elizabeth Nelson, the market manager, and helps at the market. Andree Kehn/Sun Journal
Organizers of farmers’ markets across central and western Maine are reopening for the season or will soon move their markets outdoors.
Many of the markets offer an array of goods, from fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables to naturally raised meats, milk, eggs, cheeses, baked goods, coffee, maple syrup, honey, soaps and salves. There are also seedlings, cut flowers, crafts and other items often for sale.
Many vendors accept credit cards, but it is best to be prepared by bringing cash and a checkbook.
Here is a partial list of area markets open on designated days.
Mondays
Pittsfield Farmers’ Market, Hathorn Park on Somerset Avenue, 2 to 6 p.m., May through October.
Waterford Farmers’ Market, Waterford Common, Route 35/37, 2 to 5 p.m., June through September.
Tuesdays
Rangeley Farmers’ Market, Sandy River Plantation, Route 4, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., May though October.
Wednesdays
Fairfield Farmers’ Market, Nazarene Church parking lot, 81 Main S, 2-6 p.m., May through October.
Thursdays
The Downtown Waterville Farmers’ Market, Head of Falls, Front Street, 2 to 6 p.m., April though Thanksgiving.
Fridays
Farmington Farmers’ Market, Courthouse, Main Street, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., May through October.
Foothills Farmers’ Market, East Sumner Congregational Church , 50 Main St., Sumner, 3-6 p.m. May 5 through October.
Damariscotta Farmers’ Market, Round Top Farm, 3 Round Top Road, 9 a.m. to noon, May through October.
Harrison Farmers’ Market, between Depot Street and Tolman Road, 2 to 5 p.m., May through September.
Leeds Farmers’ Market, Route 106, Leeds Center, 3 to 6 p.m., May through September.
Newport Farmers’ Market, Route 7, 1 to 5 p.m., May through October.
Stonington Farmers’ Market, School Street, 10 a.m. to noon, mid-May through September, rain or shine.
Union Farmers Market, 27 Common Road, 3 to 6 p.m., May through early October.
Wiscasset Farmers’ Market, Wiscasset Town Office, 51 Bath Road, 9 a.m. to noon, June through October.
Saturdays
Bethel Farmers’ Market, 1 Parkway, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., May through mid-October.
Bridgton Farmers’ Market, 166 Harrison Road, 8 a.m. to noon, April through October.
Fairfield Farmers’ Market, Nazarene Church parking lot, 81 Main St., 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., June through October.
Farmington Farmers’ Market, Courthouse, Main Street, 9 a.m. to noon, May through October; also open Fridays.
Foothills Farmers’ Market, 34 Turner St., Buckfield, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 6 until October.
Hallowell Farmers’ Market, Steven’s School Property parking lot, 9 a.m. to noon, May to October.
Phillips Farmers’ Market and Fair, American Legion Post No. 64, 15 Depot St., 9 to 11 a.m., May to September.
Skowhegan Farmers’ Market, Somerset Grist Mill on Court Street, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., May through October, and 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays.
Unity Farmers’ Market, School Street, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., May to Thanksgiving.
Wayne Farmers’ Market, on the green next to Mill Pond, 9 a.m. to noon, Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend.
Wilton Summer Farmers’ Market, 430 Main St., in McGillicuddy Park, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., May through October.
Sundays
Lewiston Farmers’ Market, 2 Oxford St. and 75 Lincoln St., Mother’s Day-mid-November.
Windsor Farmers’ Market, 243 Ridge Road, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., year-round.
For more information, visit mainefarmersmarkets.org.
To have a market added to this list, email happening@centralmaine.com.
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